Do you think inviting friends for dinner is as terrifying as organising an international peace summit?

Then you need someone to guide you step-by-step through your dinner party preparations. And lazy stay at home socialite Alexandria Blaelock is just that someone. Drawing on her personal and professional event management experience she’ll tell you:

Who to invite, how to encourage them to arrive, keep them entertained and get them to leave.

What makes a balanced menu, how to manage dietary requirements, determine serving sizes, match drinks, and what to do when you can’t or won’t cook.

When to accept the comfort of modern conveniences, and how to look like a better cook than you are.

Why your outfit needs to be practical as well as attractive, and what to consider when you choose it.

How to set your budget, prepare your home, and make sure you have enough furniture, cookware, dishes, cutlery, and glasses.

You’ll learn what you need to know, to have the confidence you need so you can relax and enjoy your night too.

Reviews

Practical, good humoured advice on how to navigate a dinner party.

Even the thought of hosting a dinner party can be enough to bring me out in a cold sweat. Alexandria’s book is practical and full to the brim of good humour and great advice. Stress Free Dinner Parties is a step-by-step approach. She leaves no fork unturned and now I’m ready to tackle the Dinner Party.

Michelle N

4.0

2017-11-05T11:01:25+00:00

Michelle N

Even the thought of hosting a dinner party can be enough to bring me out in a cold sweat. Alexandria’s book is practical and full to the brim of good humour and great advice. Stress Free Dinner Parties is a step-by-step approach. She leaves no fork unturned and now I’m ready to tackle the Dinner Party.

Stress Free Dinner Parties is a great book for anyone who loves to entertain at home and it takes you through how to plan, host and most importantly enjoy your party.

Michelle Johnston

2017-11-05T11:02:06+00:00

Michelle Johnston

Stress Free Dinner Parties is a great book for anyone who loves to entertain at home and it takes you through how to plan, host and most importantly enjoy your party.

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This is a great step by step beginners guide to hosting a great dinner party. Easy to follow tips and tricks to make party preparations less stressful. It even includes sample menus and recipes.

Ashley Hite

3.0

2017-11-05T11:02:54+00:00

Ashley Hite

This is a great step by step beginners guide to hosting a great dinner party. Easy to follow tips and tricks to make party preparations less stressful. It even includes sample menus and recipes.

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A great book to get you started on your first dinner party. From planning what to eat, when to have it, and who to invite. Everything from weeks before to the day after. Even if you aren't a great cook, it will help you set yourself up for a great evening.

Kelsey

4.0

2018-04-02T08:54:28+00:00

Kelsey

A great book to get you started on your first dinner party. From planning what to eat, when to have it, and who to invite. Everything from weeks before to the day after. Even if you aren't a great cook, it will help you set yourself up for a great evening.

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